Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services

06/10/2026

Outstanding Performance Westlake Volunteers

06/09/2026

☀️ Heat Safety Reminder from the Charles County Volunteer Fire & EMS Association

As temperatures rise, older adults face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. The body's ability to regulate temperature can become less effective with age, making extreme heat especially dangerous.

If you have an elderly family member, friend, or neighbor, please take a few moments to check on them during periods of excessive heat.

We encourage older adults to:
• Avoid staying home alone during extreme heat events.
• Stay in air-conditioned environments whenever possible.
• Drink plenty of water and avoid dehydration.
• Keep emergency contact information readily available.
• Ensure a trusted friend, family member, or neighbor has a spare key and knows how to assist if needed.

A simple phone call, text message, or visit can make a significant difference and may even save a life.

Stay safe, stay cool, and look out for one another.

06/09/2026

let's do this Charles County!! A brother volunteer and his family lost everything in a house fire and needs clothing. Together WE can make a difference!!

A member of our local fire service family is in need of our support. An Assistant Chief and Past Fire Chief of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department recently lost everything in a devastating house fire in Huntingtown.

The fire service has always been built on neighbors helping neighbors, and we are asking our community and fellow first responders to come together during this difficult time.

Needed Clothing Donations
Adult Male
4XL Tall shirts
4XL Tall shorts
3XL pants

Adult Female
Large / XL shirts
Large or size 10/12 women's pants

Child (Male)
Large / XL shirts
Large pants

Child (Boy)
Kids Size 10 / Youth Large
Donation Drop-Off Locations

Donations may be dropped off at any of the following locations:

Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department
Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department
Additional Information

For additional information or questions regarding this clothing drive, please contact:

Anthony King
Phone: 240-320-3334

Your generosity and support will help a fellow firefighter and his family begin the difficult process of rebuilding after this tragic loss.

Please consider donating and helping one of our own. 🚒❤️

Donation Link - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-the-wells-family

06/09/2026

We are asking our citizens to speak to your political leaders to bring all stakeholders “to the table”!!!

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY CAN’T AFFORD DELAYS 🚨

The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department is speaking out regarding the Maryland State Highway Administration’s proposed Route 6 (Charles Street) redesign project.

For months, we have raised serious concerns about how the current design could negatively impact emergency response operations within our community. Narrower lanes, raised medians, and reduced access points may delay fire trucks and ambulances from getting where they are needed most — when seconds matter.

Since meeting with elected officials on April 23, 2026, and formally presenting our operational concerns, we have not received any meaningful response or indication that these public safety issues are being addressed.

This is not about politics.
This is about response times.
This is about access.
This is about protecting our community.

Every day, our members respond to emergencies throughout the Town of La Plata and surrounding areas. Our apparatus require safe, reliable access to homes, businesses, and neighborhoods to effectively protect lives and property.

Because of the lack of communication and progress surrounding these concerns, the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department will begin a public awareness campaign to ensure our community understands the potential impact this project may have on emergency services.

We are asking for your support. Contact the Town Mayor or Councilmembers.

✅ Public safety must remain the priority
✅ Emergency vehicle access cannot be compromised
✅ Our community deserves a roadway design that works for everyone — including first responders

🚨 STAY INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. 🚨

Follow the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department page for:
• Project updates
• Public safety information
• Ways to support safe emergency access in our community

We remain willing to work collaboratively with all parties involved and continue to hope for meaningful engagement and resolution.

Together, we can protect our community and ensure that public safety always comes first.

06/05/2026

WORKING INCIDENT ALERT - 5700 blk YELLOWTAIL CT, IAO [WALDORF] - Outside / Other Fires. FIRE IN THE YARD - S12,S3,S11,S824,S7,T1,TW9,T20,SQ840,R12,PA12,BCHN,31,112,RE12,BC1A,SQ2,72,E824,CH11A,BC20,BC887

Fire throughout garage, one dog, one cat found
Command Chief 12A (Jordan) reporting fire knocked, requesting Red Cross to assist family

Command holding RE12, E31, E112, T20, T1, fire out

06/02/2026

For the next three days, volunteer and career EMTs and Paramedics will be assisting with this year’s graduation ceremonies at Regency Stadium.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of this year’s graduates and their families on this significant achievement. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this important milestone.

We wish each graduate continued success and the very best in all future endeavors. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🎉🚑

06/02/2026

At approximately 9:00 PM, the Charles County 911 Center received a report that a man had fallen into a sewer hole at an IShine Place address in Nanjemoy. The caller stated that the strong odor prevented her from getting close to the individual. Emergency dispatchers immediately dispatched the "confined space" assignment to respond to the incident.

Fire and EMS units from Nanjemoy arrived within minutes and located a male subject clinging to the side wall of a septic tank. Chief #4 (Siarkowski) established command at the scene and directed the crew to assist the man using a ladder, ensuring he did not fall further into the tank.

The man was evaluated by Ambulance #4 and transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Additional responding units, totaling 34 personnel, were returned to service. Responders noted the subject’s efforts to hold on until help arrived.